TriShield

Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBIK), will offer a Super Snake post title package for the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 with new styling cues and an optional 800 horsepower tuned engine. Only 1,000 total Super Snake packages for the 2011 model year car will be built at the Shelby American facility in Las Vegas or one of the official Shelby Mod Shops, beginning in September of this year.

"Ford Motor Company did a marvelous job making the 2011 model year GT500 lighter and more powerful," said John Luft, president of Shelby American. "Our team applied its experience building Super Snakes over the past several years to offer a package that dramatically increases the new car's capabilities. And with the visual changes we've made, it will be a definite stand out on the road or track."

Just like the 2011 Shelby GT350, born on the proving grounds of the drag strip and road course at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Shelby American worked with companies like Ford Racing to create an even more aggressive suspension and engine package for the 2011 Super Snake.

"We extensively tested our mods for the 2011 model car before we decided the package was ready for the public," added Gary Davis, vice president of production and R&D at Shelby American. "For those who want more performance than the stock GT500 offers, the Super Snake will definitely meet their expectations."

For the 2011 model year, more power, a new anthracite wheel, white stripes and new side scoops are optional.

"We've only offered black stripes and chrome wheels on the Super Snake since we introduced the package a couple of years ago," added Davis. "With the serious advancements made to the 2011 model year, it was time to differentiate it from the previous generation car. So we added an 800 horsepower tune, optional wheel, side scoop and stripes to make it easy to spot the new Shelby Super Snake."

The 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake post title package includes:

• Ford Racing handling pack including dynamic adjustable dampers, lowering springs, tuned stabilizer bars, and front strut tower brace
• 6-speed manual transmission with 3.73:1 rear axle ratio
• Shelby/Ford Racing supercharger upgrade producing over 660 HP and 590 ft.-lbs. of torque
• Either a Shelby/Ford Racing or Shelby/Kenne Bell supercharger kit producing 750 HP with upgraded drive shaft, billet twin 75mm throttle body and exclusive badges
• Optional Shelby/Kenne Bell 800 horsepower tune on pump gas
• Borla exhaust system
• An optional Shelby / Eibach handling pack is also available
• Shelby-designed Alcoa 20-inch wheels in durabright or anthracite
• Short-throw shifter
• Forged Shelby / Baer brakes with 6 piston calipers and cross drilled / vented rotors
• Front brake cooling ducts and behind the door side scoops
• Unique fiberglass hood featuring classic Shelby design and pins
• Shelby signature Super Snake stripes in either matte black or matte white
• "Shelby" lettering across the rear deck lid
• "Super Snake" vehicle badges and official Shelby CSM interior plate
• Optional two tone leather interior
• Shelby signature embroidered headrests, floor mats and other Shelby designed components

The price of the 750 HP package is $30,245 including installation but not the car. Each vehicle will be listed in the official Shelby registry. Complete Super Snake packages will only be available through Shelby American and its mod shops. Customers interested in a Shelby GT500 Super Snake should call (702) 942-7325 or log onto http://www.shelbyamerican.com.

LS1LT1

iTrader: (16)

Nice.

Sax1031

Also can't forget about the rumors that Shelby will be offering a twin turbo 1000hp package. That upgrades brakes, suspension, etc. Rear seat delete with 10 point roll cage.

Nine Ball

iTrader: (38)

Cool car, but I'd kick my own *** if I ever spent $80K+ on a new Mustang. Factor in the price of a GT500 + $30K for this package. No thanks! Ford sells the factory Whipple supercharger for the GT500 for only $7K complete.

cookba

iTrader: (10)

I dont see how they plan to keep this car planted in a straight line or in the curves? I think it is bad *** they are doing this, but i cant see spending that much either.

ThisBlood147

Werd. On top of that, I've sort of lost all interest in the Shelby's since the new Boss was announced. All that power is great for bragging rights, but I just don't see it being necessary for anything but the drag strip (and that's ONLY if you've brought some DR's or slicks with you). It's a great option for the "rich guy's musclecar", but obviously the rest of us mere mortals can make-do with something much less expensive (and probably better balanced).

TriShield

The BOSS is going to be a limited run so I doubt that it will be much more affordable than a Shelby.

pewter2001z28

One of the best looking GT500 Super Snakes I have seen looks real nice I hope to see some when I am in Vegas for SEMA and take a tour of Shelby.

Sean

LS1LT1

iTrader: (16)

I agree...love the car but hate the pricing on it.

06 6.0 GTO

I wonder in what gear it hooks.

Tainted

iTrader: (9)

only N

ThisBlood147

Doesn't change my preference for it as a car overall. I don't see the Boss MSRP going anywhere near as high as 48K. You just got to find a fair dealer that isn't looking to shank you in the wallet for it.

ghostbird

iTrader: (3)

its good if it dont hook cuz then we can show em our tail lights and make em feel dumb